BOOK 101, rapid intervention company

Question 1

you hear the following message over the tac frequency on your portable radio “emerg. traffic-ff missing” the message is then repeated with no reply from the IC, the action you should take is?

Answer 1

transmit ‘emerg. traffic’ and relay the message to the IC

Question 2

the use of emerg. traffic is used to clear the radio channels for an important radio message. when an emerg. traffic is announced other personnel shall?

Answer 2

refrain from using the radio unless a message is necessary and involves the emrg. situation

Question 3

in order to provide a more efficient use during emerg. ops, members shall carry their assigned radio in the?

Answer 3

repeat mode

Question 4

during the initial stages of an incident who performs the duties of a RIC should the need arise?

Answer 4

a company not working in an IDLH atmosphere and not assigned to a critical task

Question 5

when should the IC consider assigning a company from the first alarm assignment as RIC?

Answer 5

a significant hazard exists

Question 6

the Rapid intervention mission can be separated into which of the following categories?

Answer 6

standby and deployment modes

Question 7

a rescue scenarios become more complex or when two or more RIC are assigned, what should the IC consider assignin?

Answer 7

group supervisor

Question 8

in a hi rise incident, PM should be assigned as amedical standby at what location?

Answer 8

Staging

Question 9

the key to a successful conclusion of a ff rescue is?

Answer 9

timely search and rescue operations

Question 10

NFPA standard 1500; magnetic strips will be located?

Answer 10

on the captains side of apparatus cab

Question 11

when entering a structure or room, the factors that usually determine the path of search include all of the follow?

Answer 11

information gathered from IC and FF personnel
location if interior fire attack lines
searching an area that is unknown for a potential victim by turning either left or right

Question 12

RIC at a metro rail incident should be located?

Answer 12

at each train station

Question 13

after gathering equip., performing recon and liaising with the command post, the following radio channels shall be monitored?

Answer 13

IC channel
incident tac channels
rapid intervention tac channels

Question 14

the IC system shall provide for additonal? based on the size, complexity or needs of the incident. this can be accomplished by?

Answer 14

accountability; reducing span of control

Question 15

the air horn signal has been adopted as an adjunct to an operational retreat. the operation retreat signal with an apparatus air horn covers a span of?

Answer 15

50 seconds

Question 16

what is necessary for the depart. to comply with accountability requirements contained within NFPA 1500. the answer that contains the missing information is?

Answer 16

the accurate maintenance of the apparatus roster system

Question 17

when shall the IC shall designate a RIC?

Answer 17

upon the arrival of additional resources beyond the original assignment

Question 18

after you have reported to the IC, unless otherwise directed, your company should normally be located?

Answer 18

near the command post

Question 19

when entering a structure or room, the factors that usually determine the path of search include all of the following?

Answer 19

location and extension of the fire

Question 20

how many times will a radio beep before it displays EMERGENCY?

Answer 20

four times

Question 21

members may encounter radio problems when operating in the following locations?

Answer 21

below gound
shielded rooms
elevator cars
steep or narrow canyons
out the city

Question 22

RIC shall monitor what channels?

Answer 22

IC channel
incident tactical channel
rescue tactical channel
channel 6

Question 23

the apparatus roster system is governed by what NFPA standards?

Answer 23

1500

Question 24

magnetic strips shall be placed in a visible location on the?

Answer 24

communication console
dashboard or
visor

Question 25

the evacuation signal should not be apparatus in close proximity to where?

Answer 25

command post

Question 26

an incident clock begins when the first dispatched unit arrives on scene, what is the interval duration?

Answer 26

15 minutes

Question 27

the dept. currently has excellent radio coverage within the city of LA, however due to certain physical limitations, the radio coverage may be degraded or non existant. which of the following location could members encounter radio problems?

Answer 27

metro rail red line stations

elevator cars